I am a visual artist and creative director working across photography, video, and installation. Based in Montreal, I collaborate on editorial shoots, runway coverage, and brand campaigns, blending image-making with thoughtful post-production. My practice spans fashion weeks, e-commerce imagery, and exhibition contexts, where I lead visual storytelling from concept to final delivery. I thrive in collaborative environments, from art direction to production coordination, and I enjoy shaping cohesive narratives that resonate with audiences while pushing creative boundaries.

Belén Catalán

I am a visual artist and creative director working across photography, video, and installation. Based in Montreal, I collaborate on editorial shoots, runway coverage, and brand campaigns, blending image-making with thoughtful post-production. My practice spans fashion weeks, e-commerce imagery, and exhibition contexts, where I lead visual storytelling from concept to final delivery. I thrive in collaborative environments, from art direction to production coordination, and I enjoy shaping cohesive narratives that resonate with audiences while pushing creative boundaries.

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I am a visual artist and creative director working across photography, video, and installation. Based in Montreal, I collaborate on editorial shoots, runway coverage, and brand campaigns, blending image-making with thoughtful post-production. My practice spans fashion weeks, e-commerce imagery, and exhibition contexts, where I lead visual storytelling from concept to final delivery.

I thrive in collaborative environments, from art direction to production coordination, and I enjoy shaping cohesive narratives that resonate with audiences while pushing creative boundaries.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Advanced
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Visual Content Creator at FAME
January 1, 2026 - Present
Created visual content focusing on food photography and video. Managed shoots from concept to final delivery. Retouched and color-graded images. Supported creative direction and brand consistency.
Editorial Photographer at CFBA
January 1, 2026 - Present
Editorial photography coverage throughout the event and post-production. E-commerce photography for sponsoring brands and partners. Produced video content for fashion and commercial campaigns.
Editorial Photographer at Odyssée M.A.D.
January 1, 2026 - Present
Editorial photography and post-production. Covered runway shows. E-commerce for sponsors. Produced video content for fashion and commercial campaigns. Captured atmosphere. Documented DJ sets and Pop Ups.
Creative Director & E-commerce Photographer at Gooey Jewelry
January 1, 2026 - Present
E-commerce photography for jewelry; Managed product shoots from preparation to retouching and final delivery. Retouched jewelry images.
Creative Direction Intern & Runway Photographer at Lignes de Fuite
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Led visual campaigns, event coordination, and documentation. E-commerce photography.
Production Assistant Intern at Le Répertoire
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Production Assistant Intern. Supported event coordination and production logistics.
Exhibiting Artist at Art Matters Festival
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Artist Talk: 'Memories of Dreamed Spaces' and exhibited works: Blurring the Border (Sueño Tropical).
Exhibiting Artist at FOFA Gallery
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Exhibiting Artist: An Anatomy of Apocalyptic Care (The Odia mos Patriarcado).
Exhibiting Artist at Cicatriz (VAV Gallery)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Exhibiting Artist: Dream Paradise.
Exhibiting Artist at Red Car Exhibition (ARTAIR)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Exhibited works at ARTAIR Red Car Exhibition.
Editorial Photographer at Odyssee M.A.D.
January 1, 2026 - Present
Editorial photography and post-production; Covered runway shows; E-commerce for sponsors; Produced video content for fashion and commercial campaigns; Captured atmosphere; Documented DJ sets and pop-ups
E-commerce Photographer & Creative Director at Gooey Jewelry
January 1, 2026 - Present
Managed product shoots from preparation to retouch in final delivery; Retouched jewelry images
Editorial Photographer at Toronto Fashion Week / MAD Festival / System Canada
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Editorial photography; Covered runway shows; E-commerce; Produced video content for fashion and commercial campaigns; Retouched final selections of photos
Creative Director Intern & Runway Photographer at Lignes de Fuité
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Led visual campaigns, event coordination, and documentation; E-commerce photography
Artist Talk & Exhibiting Artist at Art Matters Festival
January 1, 2025 - Present
Presented an artist talk: 'Memories of Dreamed Spaces' and exhibited work
Exhibiting Artist at FOFAGallery
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Exhibiting artist for 'An Anatomy of Apocalyptic Care'
Independent Curator & Exhibiting Artist at Commensality: The Dinner Party
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Curated and exhibited works as part of Needles, Bread, and Fruit Bowl
Exhibiting Artist at Cicatríz (VAV Gallery)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Exhibited works as part of Dream Paradise
Editorial Photographer & Post-Production Specialist at Toronto Fashion Week / MAD Festival / System Canada
January 1, 2023 - Present
Editorial photography coverage throughout the events and post-production (skin and garment retouching). Coverage of runway shows. E-commerce photography. Producing video content for fashion and commercial campaigns. Retouching final selections of photos.
Editorial Photographer & Post-Production Specialist at CFBA
January 1, 2026 - Present
Editorial photography coverage throughout the event and post-production (skin and garment retouching). E-commerce photography for sponsoring brands and partners. Production of video content for fashion and commercial campaigns.
Editorial Photographer & Runway Coverage Specialist at Odysée M.A.D.
January 1, 2026 - Present
Editorial photography and post-production (skin and garment retouching). Cover runway shows. E-commerce for sponsors. Capture atmosphere. Document DJ sets and pop-ups.
Creative Director & Runway Photographer at Lignes de Fuit e
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Led visual campaigns, event coordination, documentation and content creation; E-commerce photography.
Visual Content Producer at FAME
January 1, 2026 - Present
Created visual content focusing on food photography and video; managed shoots from concept to final delivery; produced short-form video for social media; retouched and color graded images.
Exhibiting Artist & Speaker at Art Matters Festival
January 1, 2025 - Present
Artist Talk: “Memories of Dreamed Spaces”; Exhibiting Artist: “Blurting the Border” (Sueño Tropical).
Director at ARTAIR
January 1, 2025 - Present
RED CAR Exhibition; STIMULANT Exhibition Circa (VAV Gallery).
Exhibiting Artist at Cicatrix (VAV Gallery)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Exhibiting Artist: Dream Paradise.
Director & Exhibiting Artist at The Dinner Party
January 1, 2023 - Present
Director & Exhibiting Artist (Needle's, Bread, and Fruit Bowl).

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Photography) at Concordia University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Fine Arts Certificate, OSSD at Earl of March Secondary School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Photography Program at Veritas University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Photography) at Concordia University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Fine Arts Certificate, OSSD at Earl of March Secondary School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Photography Program at Veritas University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Photography) at Concordia University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Erin Walker Humanitarian Award (Scholarship)
January 1, 2023 - May 12, 2026
Special Project Grant (Fine Arts Student Association)
January 1, 2023 - May 12, 2026
Small Grants Program Recipient (CUSGP)
January 1, 2022 - May 12, 2026
Fine Arts Certificate (Earl of March Secondary School)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Erin Walker Humanitarian Award (Scholarship)
January 1, 2023 - May 13, 2026
Special Project Grant (Fine Arts Student Association)
January 1, 2023 - May 13, 2026
Small Grants Program Recipient (CUSGP)
January 1, 2022 - May 13, 2026
Fine Arts Certificate
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Erin Walker Humanitarian Award (Scholarship)
January 1, 2023 - June 26, 2026
Special Project Grant (Fine Arts Student Association)
January 1, 2023 - June 26, 2026
Small Grants Program Recipient (CUSGP)
January 1, 2022 - June 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Education